2000 MITSUBISHI CARISMA Owners Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION
1–9
Modification / alterations to
the electric or fuel systems
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MITSUBISHI has always manufactured
safe, high quality vehicles. In order to main-
tain this safety and quality, it is important that
any accessory that is to be fitted, or any
modifications carried out which involve the
electric or fuel systems, should be carried
out in accordance with MITSUBISHI guide-
lines.
CAUTION
Please consult an authorized MITSU-
BISHI dealer concerning any such fit-
ment or modification.
If the wires interfere with the vehicle
body or improper installation
methods are used (protective fuses
not included, etc.), electronic devices
may be adversely affected, resulting
in a fire or other accident.
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Roof drip mouldingEB10A-T
When installing the roof carrier, remove the
roof drip moulding caps.
1. Open the cover (A) and remove the
screws using a Philips screwdriver.
2. Remove the caps by sliding them.
After removal of the roof carrier, replace the
roof drip moulding caps.
Roof carrier precautionEB10A-U
CAUTION
(1) Make sure that the weight of the
luggage does not exceed the
allowable roof load.
If the allowable roof load is ex-
ceeded, this may cause damage
to the vehicle.
The roof load is the total allowable
load on the roof (the weight of the
roof carrier plus the weight of lug-
gage placed on the roof carrier).
For specific figures, please refer
to the ”Maximum roof load” on
page 10–6.

GENERAL INFORMATION
1–10
CAUTION
(2) When luggage is loaded onto the
vehicle, please make sure to drive
slowly and avoid excessive man-
euvers such as sudden braking or
quick turning.
In addition, place the luggage on
the carrier so that its weight is dis-
tributed evenly with the heaviest
items on the bottom. Do not load
items that are wider than the roof
carrier.
The additional weight on the roof
could heighten the vehicle’s centre
of gravity and affect the vehicle
handling characteristics.
As a result, driving errors or emerg-
ency maneuvers could lead to a
loss of control and result in an acci-
dent.
CAUTION
(3) Before driving and after travelling a
short distance, always check the
load to make sure it is securely fas-
tened to the roof carrier.
Check periodically during your
travel that the load remains secure.
If the load is not secure, it could fall
from the vehicle and damage your
vehicle, another vehicle or create
road hazard.
NOTE
(1) To prevent wind noise or reduction in
gas mileage, remove the roof carrier
when not in use.
(2) Before using an automatic car wash,
check with the attendant to determine if
the roof carrier should be removed.
(3) Be sure that adequate clearance is
maintained for raising the sunroof (For
vehicles with sunroof) and tailgate
(hatchback) when installing a roof
carrier.
Genuine partsEB05A-Fi
Don’t play around with substitutes.
MITSUBISHI has gone to great lengths to
bring you a superbly crafted vehicle offering
the highest quality and dependability. Don’t
reduce that quality and dependability by us-
ing substitute parts.
Always use MITSUBISHI Genuine Parts de-
signed and manufactured to maintain your
MITSUBISHI vehicle at top performance.
The operation of vehicle components can be
less efficient in case of using Non-Genuine
Parts.
Failure to use Genuine Parts may invalidate
any future warranty claim. MITSUBISHI will
not be liable for any malfunction of your ve-
hicle that may have been caused by the use
of substitute parts in place of MITSUBISHI
Genuine Parts.
At the MITSUBISHI dealer you can also get
appropriate advice and the assembling of
Genuine Parts will be handled professional-
ly.
MITSUBISHI Genuine Parts are identified by
this mark and are available at all authorized
MITSUBISHI dealers.

GENERAL INFORMATION
1–11
Used engine oils safety
instructions
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WARNING
(1) Prolonged and repeated contact
may cause serious skin disorders,
including dermatitis and cancer.
(2) Avoid contact with the skin as far
as possible and wash thoroughly
after any contact.
(3) Keep used engine oils out of reach
of children.
Protect the environment
It is illegal to pollute drains, water courses
and soil. Use authorized waste collection fa-
cilities, including civic amenity sites and ga-
rages providing facilities for disposal of used
oil and used oil filters. If in doubt, contact your
local authority for advice on disposal.
Driving and alcoholEB25A-Aa
Driving under the influence of alcohol is one
of the most frequent causes of accidents.
Your driving ability can even be seriously im-
paired with blood alcohol levels below the le-
gal maximum. If you are drinking, don’t drive.
Ride with a designated non-drinking driver,
call a cab, a friend, or use public transporta-
tion.
WARNING
Driving after drinking can lead to an
accident. Your perceptions are less
sharp, your reflexes are slower, and
your judgement is impaired when you
have been drinking.
NEVER DRINK AND THEN DRIVE.
Safe driving techniquesEB26A-Di
Driving safety and protection against injury
cannot be fully ensured. However, we rec-
ommend that you pay extra attention to the
following:
(1) Before starting the vehicle, make sure
that you and your passengers have fas-
tened your seat belts.
(2) Never leave your vehicle unattended
with the key in the ignition and children
inside the vehicle. Children may play
with the driving controls and this could
lead to an accident.
(3) Make sure that infants and small
children are properly restrained in ac-
cordance with the laws and regulations,
and for maximum protection in case of
an accident.
(4) Switch off the engine if you stop for a
short sleep. If the engine is left running
while you sleep, unexpected vehicle
operation or other accidents may be
caused by unconsciously moving the
shift lever (selector lever on automatic
transmission vehicles) or pressing the
accelerator pedal. If you inadvertently
keep the accelerator pedal pressed, the
engine may overheat or the engine, ex-
haust pipe, etc. may be abnormally
overheated, resulting in an accidental
fire. If poorly ventilated, there is a risk of
poisoning by exhaust gases.

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(5) Prevent children from playing in the lug-
gage compartment. It is illegal to allow
them to play there while the vehicle is
moving.
(6) When loading luggage, be careful not to
load above the height of the seats. This
is dangerous not only because the rear-
ward vision will be obstructed, but also
the luggage may be projected into the
passenger compartment under hard
braking.

Locking and unlocking
Keys 2–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electronic immobilizer
(Anti-theft starting system) 2–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Doors 2–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keyless entry system* 2–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
“Child-protection” rear doors 2–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Central door locks 2–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bonnet 2–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Boot lid (or tailgate) 2–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual window control* 2–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric window control* 2–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sunroof* 2–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
2–2
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KeysEF21A - Gb
Two keys are provided and they fit all locks.
Keep one in a safe place as a spare key.
To h e l p prevent theft, your keys feature a
unique, hard - to - duplicate design. Also, your
vehicle’s locks are designed to prevent
opening by any means other than using your
own key.Ta k e care not to lose your keys or lock them
inside your vehicle.
To prevent your key number becoming
known to others, it is stamped on removable
key number tag rather than on the key itself.
Keep your key number tag in a safe place,
separate from your keys.
NOTE
(1) Replacement keys for your vehicle can
be made only by an authorized MITSU-
BISHI dealer. Give the dealer your key
number in the event that the original
keys are lost.
(2) The engine is designed so that it will not
turn over if the ID code registered in the
immobilizer computer and the key’s ID
code do not match. Refer to the section
entitled “Electronic immobilizer” for de-
tails and key usage.
(3) Keys should never be placed in areas
which contain magnetic or metal objects
as this may interfere with the transpon-
der.
Electronic immobilizer
(Anti-theft starting system)
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The electronic immobilizer is designed to re-
duce significantly the possibility of vehicle
theft. The purpose of the system is to im-
mobilize the vehicule if an invalid start is at-
tempted. A valid start attempt can only be
achieved (subject to certain conditions),
using a key “registered” to the immobilizer
system.

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
2–3
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NOTE
(1)In the following cases the vehicle may
not be able to receive the registered ID
code from the key. This means the en-
gine will not start even when the regis-
tered key is turned to the “START”
position.

When the key contacts a key ring
or other metallic or magnetic object
(Type A)

When the key grip contacts metal
of another key (Type B)

When the key contacts another
immobilizing key, or some other
transponder (Type C)
In cases like these, remove the object
or additional key from the vehicle key
and turn the key back to the “ACC” or
“LOCK” position. Then try again to
start the engine.
If the engine does not start, consult an
authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.
(2) Be careful not to damage the key with a
cutter etc. since there is a transponder
inside the key.(3) Two keys are provided.
If you lose one of them, order a key from
your authorized MITSUBISHI dealer as
soon as possible.
To o b t a i n a key, take your vehicle and
any remaining keys to your authorized
MITSUBISHI dealer.
If you need an extra spare key, take
your vehicle and ALL the keys to your
authorized MITSUBISHI dealer. Be-
cause all the keys have to be re-regis-
tered in the immobilizer computer unit.
The immobilizer allows up to 8 different
ID codes to be registered; you can pos-
sess a maximum of 8 keys.
CAUTION
Don’t make any alterations or addi-
tions to the immobilizer system; any
alterations or additions could cause
failure of the immobilizer.

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
2–4
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Doors
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Operation from outside the
vehicle
1-Insert or remove the key
2-Lock
3-Unlock
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Operation from inside the vehicle
1-Lock
2-Unlock
Pull the inside door handle toward you to
open the door.
When the inside door handle of the front door
is pulled, the door can be opened even if the
door is locked.
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To lock the front door without a
key
Press the inside lock button (1), and close
the door (2).
“Forgotten-key-prevention”
mechanism
If the lock button of the driver’s door is
pressed while the driver’s door is opened,
the lock will be automatically released.
To lock the rear doors
Press the inside lock button (1), and close
the door (2).